Browsing Masters Degrees (Centre for Rehabilitation Studies) by Title
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Access to primary care for persons with spinal cord injuries in the greater Gaborone, Botswana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: People with SCI often have great need for health care services, but they report access challenges. Primary care access to people with SCI has not been explored in Botswana. Aim: This study ... -
Accessibility of advanced seating services in a Western Cape setting : a qualitative exploration of the experiences of carers of children with cerebral palsy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: It is important for health professionals to understand the experiences of carers of children with cerebral palsy (CP) when accessing health care. Understanding their experiences might help ... -
A description of recorded HIV status in persons with disabilities at Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: It is only recently that research on HIV and persons with disabilities has started to emerge. There still remains, however, a lack of research on the prevalence of HIV infection in persons with disabilities. ... -
Do clients with spinal cord injuries know what they need to know about pressure ulcers? A descriptive study on the knowledge, beliefs and practices about pressure ulcers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Pressure ulcers are a serious, but preventable, secondary complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). Pressure ulcers limit community integration, and are potentially life-threatening. They also ... -
The effect of neurofeedback in post-concussion syndrome
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Concussion in sport as well as the risk of repeated concussion if athletes return too soon, is well documented. Current intervention guidelines recommend rest followed by graded return to ... -
Evaluation of the functional rehabilitation outcomes of clients after receiving physical rehabilitation at TC Newman community day centre
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Rehabilitation is an important tool in helping persons with disabilities to recover and attain functional independence as far as possible in achieving a good quality of life. However, ... -
An exploration and description of rural rehabilitation service model in the Mbhashe Municipality, Amathole district in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa : a pilot study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: People with disabilities are still disadvantaged in accessing health and rehabilitation services, especially those who reside in rural areas, despite the available policies. Rehabilitation is ... -
An exploration of work-related stress and support structures experienced by occupational therapists working at a physical rehabilitation unit
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Work-related stress is experienced in most working environments but can be particularly high in health-care environments. Support structures can help to alleviate the burden of work-related ... -
Exploring barriers and facilitators to return to work for clients with spinal cord injuries, in Cape Town, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Spinal cord injury is a catastrophic event, characterised with loss of function below the level of the lesion and increased dependence on family and societal support. The researcher has been ... -
Exploring CBR workers’ perceptions of their role in wheelchair provision in three areas of Uganda
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT:Background: Wheelchair provision and use in less resourced settings face significant challenges. Global efforts to affect change include the WHO Guidelines on provision of manual wheelchairs in less resourced ... -
Exploring experiences of graduates of the workers’ compensation fund control board (WCFCB) return to work (RTW) programme in Zambia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Purpose of the study: The purpose of the study was to explore the experiences of graduates of the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) return to work (RTW) programme in Zambia. Methods: A ... -
Exploring work-related spinal cord injuries in Gauteng Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction Spinal cord injury (SCI) is devastating and impacts negatively on an individual’s functioning and social participation. A good legal framework in South Africa promotes health and safety in ... -
Factors facilitating completion of mainstream education in an ordinary school : reflections of young adults with cerebral palsy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Inclusive education is supported internationally and nationally, but most children with physical disabilities are still excluded from ordinary schools in South Africa. The purpose of this paper is to add ... -
The functioning of primary school learners with paraplegia/paraparesis in mainstream schools : an exploratory study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South African policy and legislation demands inclusive education for learners with disabilities. According to the Department of Education, learners who can satisfactorily be educated in an ordinary ... -
Home-and community-based care services: identifying consumers and needs in a rural Western Cape Province setting
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Person-centredness is an aim of the Home- and Community-Based Care service, where users’ needs always take priority. Identifying users and their needs is vital to quality services. Objectives: ... -
The knowledge of registered nurses regarding skin integrity, foot care and nutrition of a diabetic client with a stroke
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: One of the proposals of the Bi-Ministerial Task Team (BTT) was that primary health care services in the Western Province should be nurse-driven (Department of Health and Social Services, 2000). This ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and adapted behaviours of adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, attending a private clinic in the Western Cape: A mixed-method study.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-02-24)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic. It is one of the top ten causes of death globally. Insulin resistance and deficiency are the main causes of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Without proper ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of academic and admission staff on the inclusion of students with physical disabilities in the School of Health Care Sciences at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University : An exploratory, qualitative descriptive study.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Inclusive higher education incorporates and welcomes all students, irrespective of their disability; in the higher education institutions (HEI) so that all are able to participate in educational ... -
Levels of community integration achieved by adults with disabilities post discharge from a specialised in-patient rehabilitation unit in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Community integration is one of the most important outcomes of rehabilitation. Rehabilitation services should strive to optimise community integration of persons with disabilities through ... -
Motoriese ontwikkeling en selfkonsep by laerskool seuns : 'n intervensie studie
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The modern child forms part of a computerised television generation with little exposure to physical activities. Contributing factors such as violence, the increased prevalence of single parents, smaller ...
